King George IV era crown - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

crown

George IV

1820 to 1830

Values, images, and specifications for British

crown coins from 1820 to 1830.

George IV ascended to the

throne in 1820, after his

fathers death (George III).

The first King George IV

United Kingdom crown

was minted in 1821, and

the last in 1822.

The George IV UK crown obverse features the laureate head

of King George IV facing left, with legend surrounding.

The reverse depicts St George, the patron saint of

England, on horseback, slaying the dragon, with the

date in the exergue below.

The regnal year of George's reign is in the raised edge lettering.

Prior to ascension, George IV served as Prince Regent

from 1811 until 1820, due to his fathers ill health.

Dubbed 'the first gentleman of England', he was disliked

by the general population for his extravagance and lack

of leadership during the Napoleonic wars.

60 pennies = 5 shillings = 1 crown = 1/4 of a pound

Dates not minted: 1820, 1823 to 1830

* While there are proofs and patterns in this period, our

pages focus exclusively on coins minted for circulation.

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